What are the main factors that influence a Specialty Welder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Specialty Welder?

Specialty Welder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Specialty Welder roles are District of Columbia $52,672, California $52,472, Massachusetts $51,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Specialty Welder roles make?

Salaries for Specialty Welder level roles vary by specialization: Welder IV: $72,137; Welder III: $63,242; Boiler Welder II: $56,100; Journeyman Welder: $56,083; Welder II: $56,064.

Specialty Welder Salary in Nevada

How much does a Specialty Welder make in Nevada?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Specialty Welder in Nevada is $47,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Specialty Welder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,803
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,104 to $58,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,930

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Specialty Welder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,452	$4,871	$1,124	$28
Average	$47,083	$3,924	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$38,104	$3,175	$733	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Specialty Welder Salaries

A Specialty Welder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Specialty Welder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Specialty Welders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,672.
California: $52,472.
Massachusetts: $51,773.

District of Columbia $52,672 California $52,472 Massachusetts $51,773 Washington $51,583 New Jersey $51,564 Alaska $51,497 Connecticut $50,841 New York $50,574

Hawaii $49,723 Rhode Island $49,323 Maryland $49,052 Minnesota $48,681 Colorado $48,538 Illinois $48,491 Oregon $48,310 Delaware $48,177

New Hampshire $48,093 Virginia $47,906 Pennsylvania $47,358 Nevada $47,083 North Dakota $46,992 Michigan $46,849 Wisconsin $46,797 Vermont $46,692

Texas $46,402 Maine $46,383 Arizona $46,355 Ohio $46,321 Georgia $45,884 Indiana $45,665 Wyoming $45,622 Utah $45,555

Iowa $45,527 Kansas $45,299 Louisiana $45,232 North Carolina $45,208 Missouri $45,199 Florida $45,013 Montana $44,913 Nebraska $44,818

Kentucky $44,766 South Carolina $44,575 Tennessee $44,457 Idaho $44,409 New Mexico $44,062 Oklahoma $43,986 Alabama $43,705 South Dakota $43,234

Arkansas $42,977 West Virginia $42,839 Mississippi $42,425

Top Paying Cities for Specialty Welders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $46,226
Alamo: $47,571
Henderson: $46,236

The Lakes, NV $46,226 Alamo, NV $47,571 Henderson, NV $46,236 Beatty, NV $47,625 Blue Diamond, NV $46,289 Boulder City, NV $46,348 Bunkerville, NV $47,320 Caliente, NV $47,420

Dyer, NV $47,584 Goldfield, NV $47,562 Hiko, NV $47,468 Indian Springs, NV $46,875 Jean, NV $46,648 Amargosa Valley, NV $47,614 Logandale, NV $47,273 Manhattan, NV $47,645

Mercury, NV $47,478 Mesquite, NV $47,594 Moapa, NV $46,899 Laughlin, NV $47,405 North Las Vegas, NV $46,226 Coyote Springs, NV $47,225 Cal Nev Ari, NV $47,203 Overton, NV $46,768

Pahrump, NV $47,288 Panaca, NV $47,370 Pioche, NV $47,377 Round Mountain, NV $47,581 Searchlight, NV $46,983 Silverpeak, NV $47,729 Tonopah, NV $47,579 Sloan, NV $46,253

Las Vegas, NV $46,226 Nellis Afb, NV $46,226 Ely, NV $47,568 Austin, NV $47,539 Baker, NV $47,364 Duckwater, NV $47,605 Eureka, NV $47,566 Lund, NV $47,563

Mc Gill, NV $47,632 Ruth, NV $47,737 Crystal Bay, NV $48,192 Dayton, NV $47,590 Denio, NV $47,452 Empire, NV $47,572 Fallon, NV $47,654 Fernley, NV $47,689

Gabbs, NV $47,582 Gardnerville, NV $47,697 Genoa, NV $47,614 Gerlach, NV $47,593 Glenbrook, NV $47,661 Golconda, NV $47,559 Hawthorne, NV $47,659 Imlay, NV $47,591

Lovelock, NV $47,654 Luning, NV $47,667 Mc Dermitt, NV $47,426 Mina, NV $47,572 Minden, NV $47,576 Nixon, NV $47,590 Orovada, NV $47,488 Paradise Valley, NV $47,548

Schurz, NV $47,611 Silver City, NV $47,506 Silver Springs, NV $47,675 Smith, NV $47,646 Sparks, NV $47,668 Sun Valley, NV $47,670 Valmy, NV $47,648 Verdi, NV $47,745

Virginia City, NV $47,532 Wadsworth, NV $47,650 Wellington, NV $47,652 Winnemucca, NV $47,617 Yerington, NV $47,636 Zephyr Cove, NV $47,709 Stateline, NV $47,729 Incline Village, NV $47,798

Reno, NV $47,668 Carson City, NV $47,458 Washoe Valley, NV $47,495 Elko, NV $47,670 Spring Creek, NV $47,671 Battle Mountain, NV $47,606 Crescent Valley, NV $47,588 Carlin, NV $47,641

Deeth, NV $47,571 Halleck, NV $47,571 Jackpot, NV $47,182 Jarbidge, NV $47,288 Lamoille, NV $47,599 Montello, NV $47,286 Mountain City, NV $47,422 Owyhee, NV $47,295

Ruby Valley, NV $47,552 Tuscarora, NV $47,517 Wells, NV $47,513 West Wendover, NV $47,554

Specialty Welder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Specialty Welder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$38,104

Average $47,083/year

$58,452

$3,175

Average $3,924/month

$4,871

$733

Average $905/week

$1,124

$18

Average $23/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,452	$4,871	$1,124	$28
Average	$47,083	$3,924	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$38,104	$3,175	$733	$18

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Specialty Welder Salary in Nevada

How much does a Specialty Welder make in Nevada?

Key Factors That Influence Specialty Welder Salaries

How Do Specialty Welder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Specialty Welders

Specialty Welder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Specialty Welder

Find Your Next Specialty Welder Job

Cost of Living In Nevada

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